Situated in the fold of Perry Saddle with high hills either side, the hut has an alpine feel. There are spectacular views out to the distant tooth-shaped peaks known as Dragons Teeth and Mt Olympus, and glimpses of the red tussock grasslands that the track crosses.
Take a dip in the deep but cold pool in Gorge Creek near the hut. Listen for great spotted kiwi at night.
All huts on the Heaphy Track have heating, long drop toilets supplied with toilet paper, and cold running water. Perry Saddle Hut also has gas cooking but you'll need to bring your own cooking utensils. It also has lighting.
All huts have communal sleeping arrangements and in Perry Saddle Hut there are separate bunks. Mattresses are provided but you'll need to bring your own sleeping bag.
There are no showers in any of huts.
Hut wardens move between huts in the summer. As well as checking hut bookings, they are able to provide information about the track and weather.
Cooking, Heating, Mattresses, Toilets - non-flush, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Water supply
Prices are per person, per night. NZ rates are for New Zealand visitors and INT rates are for international visitors.
Date range
Adult NZ
18 + years
Adult INT
18+ years
Child NZ
5 to 17 years
Child INT
0 to 17 years
Infant NZ
0 to 4 years
1 October – 30 April
$44
$66
$22
$33
Free
1 May – 30 June
$38
$38
$19
$19
Free
1 July – 31 August
$30
$30
$15
$15
Free
1 – 30 September
$38
$38
$19
$19
Free
is required for the New Zealand rate.
Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut.
Perry Saddle Hut can be accessed on the trails Heaphy West to East and Heaphy East to West from our trail directory.
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